Parts of the vallery had become strongholds of the Pakistani Taliban between 2007 and 2009.

The incident has created concerns among the residents of the area as it reminded them the terror wave in the valley that had eventually resulted in their displacement in 2009. In 2012, Taliban militants had shot and severely injured Malala Yousafzai, who has campaigned for girls' education in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack in an email sent to journalists, warning that the group would carry out more such attacks.

Media cell of Pakistan military, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the Army Chief, Khyber Pakhuntkhwa (KP) Governor and Peshawar Corps Commander among other military and civil personalities.

Sources told VOA army officials were playing in a volleyball match when the bomb went off.

"God willing Tehreek-e-Taliban has started the process of revenge attacks", Taliban spokesman Mohammad Khurasani said in the statement. "Wait for more [such attacks] to follow".

The military has been on alert for signs of a Taliban resurgence as it seeks to rebuild civilian institutions and win over the local population as a bulwark against radical ideology. The attack on the Army unit also injured 13 other security personnel.

Moura has been capped 34 times for Brazil and won the 2013 Confederations Cup and a silver medal at the London Olympics in 2012. MAURICIO POCHETTINO has warned new signing Lucas Moura not to expect an automatic place in Tottenham's starting XI.

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Over the weekend, Volkswagen apologised for the misconduct and lack of judgment of some individuals, calling the trials a mistake. But the Stuttgart-based Zeitung revealed that research conducted at the University of Aachen also involved human volunteers.

With every sector eyeing on Jaitley's magical briefcase, experts believe that the budget would be focussed on rural economy. The government has already announced a major plan for recapitalization of Rs 2.11 lakh crore.

As many as 28 bills will be tabled in the Lok Sabha, while 39 bills are listed for the Rajya Sabha for the upcoming session. "In the previous session, we had hoped for the passage of Triple Talaq Bill, so that the Muslim women get their rights".

Cousins had his second triple-double in three games on Friday night, with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Tonight's game will take place from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans , Louisiana and will air live on ESPN .

The intimate ceremony was followed by a reception in the backyard of the Scream Queens actor's Beverly Hills home. The couple tied the knot on Saturday at the Little Brown Church in Studio City, California, reports People .

Various sources described McCabe's departure as a mutual decision, while others said it was the result of pressure to step down. Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said: "The President wasn't part of this decision-making process".

The North has shown rapid progress toward its goal of developing a nuclear weapon that could reach the USA mainland. Mattis said he planned to talk with Harris Thursday evening after arriving and again today and then meet with Song.

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